‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year

Associated Press 12/11/2024

The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across the world — or were cause for celebration, depending on who you ask. Is it any surprise then that the Merriam-Webster word of the year is…

Autopsy: Policeman slain inside NCRPO HQ was stabbed and shot

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan - Philippine News Agency 12/11/2024

MANILA, Philippines – The police sergeant who was killed inside the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) headquarters in Taguig City was shot and stabbed based on the autopsy of his remains, the Philippine National Police (PNP)…

Dengue cases highest in Central Visayas – health officials

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Dengue cases are on the rise in the region and the whole country as healthcare professionals strengthened their campaign against the mosquito-borne disease. Dr. Ronald Limchiu and Dr. Ellaine Nielo shared the dengue…

Mandaue to commend NBI for seizure of depleted uranium

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/11/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines -The Mandaue City Council will commend the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for its successful operation that resulted in the confiscation of 60 kilograms of block metals containing depleted uranium in the city. Vice…

2025 budget for OVP remains at P733M

Charie Abarca 12/11/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The bicameral conference committee members for the 2025 national budget have agreed to maintain the P733-million allocation for the Office of the Vice President (OVP). Originally set at P2.037 billion, the budget was reduced…

No more Pogos in PH by 2025 – DOJ

Darryl John Esguerra 12/11/2024

MANILA – The Philippines will be free of Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) by 2025 as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s total ban takes effect, but the government is preparing for the possible rise of “guerrilla operations.” “All…

Camotes Airport terminal: Its construction begins

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s second island-based airport is soon coming to actualization. This after local officials here led the groundbreaking ceremony for the terminal of the Camotes Island Airport last Tuesday, December 10. The groundbreaking ceremony…

Kanlaon calms down but evacuation continues

Carla Gomez - @inquirerdotnet 12/11/2024

BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — At least 11,564 residents from two cities and four towns who left their homes to stay in Negros Occidental shelters because of Monday’s Mt. Kanlaon eruption may be forced to stay…

Kanlaon eruption’s possible effects: Toledo cops told to prepare

Emmariel Ares 12/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Law enforcers in Toledo City, Cebu and other neighboring municipalities have been instructed to implement preparedness measures in light of the recent activities of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros island. Mt. Kanlaon, one of…

Wildfire tears through Malibu, thousands told to flee

Agence France Presse 12/11/2024

MALIBU, United States — A ferocious fire tore through Malibu on Tuesday, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate one of the most sought-after areas in the United States. Multi-million-dollar properties, some owned by Hollywood celebrities, were…

Comelec-7 warns electoral aspirants on using gov’t vehicles

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections Central Visayas (Comelec-7) has called on all the electoral aspirants here to not use their power as an excuse in using government property for their campaign. This was in…

Trump vows to end birthright citizenship: What is it, can he do it?

Associated Press 12/11/2024

WASHINGTON  — President-elect Donald Trump has promised to end birthright citizenship as soon as he gets into office to make good on campaign promises aiming to restrict immigration and redefining what it means to be American. But…

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